Consumer 101

Reality 2018

Available on USA, Pluto TV, Oxygen, E!, Peacock, Telemundo, Syfy, Bravo, Hulu, NBC

Host Jack Rico explores the science used to test every kind of product -- from the obscure to the fascinating to the everyday -- as well as more efficient ways to get the most out of everyday items and unique career paths in science and technology.

Reality 2018

TV-G

Starring Jack Rico

EPISODE 1

Protect Yourself

Host Jack Rico demonstrates how to choose the right bike helmet and how to protect your wireless router from hackers; a teen driver gets a lesson from a top expert.

20 min Oct 6, 2018 TV-PG
EPISODE 2

Fully Loaded

Host Jack Rico delves into the fascinating technology behind the cars of the future, participates in an unusual challenge involving a kitchen appliance and goes shopping with the help of a top scientist.

20 min Oct 13, 2018 TV-PG
EPISODE 3

On Air

Host Jack Rico is on a mission to rid microscopic pollutants from the air in your home, helps out in a laboratory that tests vacuum cleaners and finds out whether it's worth trying to repair your smartphone screen yourself.

20 min Oct 20, 2018 TV-PG
EPISODE 4

Buckle Up

Host Jack Rico shows you how to keep your cool when hydroplaning, how to organize your fridge to save money and waste less food, and how to stay safe using peer-to-peer payment apps.

20 min Oct 27, 2018 TV-PG
EPISODE 5

First Class

Jack gets behind the wheel with a top car tester at the Consumer Reports test track, explores testing door locks for strength and protection, and shares tips for transforming your economy air travel experience into a journey fit for royalty.

20 min Nov 3, 2018 TV-PG
EPISODE 6

High Noon

Jack faces off with an expert in a power-drill challenge. Cleaning up after grilling can be a chore, so he brushes up on his grill-cleaning techniques. Plus, we set out to decode television terminology.

20 min Nov 9, 2018 TV-PG

Jack Rico

Host

About

Consumer 101

REALITY

Host Jack Rico explores the science used to test every kind of product -- from the obscure to the fascinating to the everyday -- as well as more efficient ways to get the most out of everyday items and unique career paths in science and technology.

Information

Studio: NBC
Genre: Reality
Released: 2018
Rated: TV-G

Languages

Audio: * (AD), English (United States) (AAC)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.